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Auralic Aries Mini vs Bluesound Node ll vs Sonos
Quick update - after contacting support at all three companies, both Bluesound and Mytek have now updated their firmware and there are now 2 fully supported ways to stream Tidal MQA content from the Node 2 -> Brooklyn! 
I want to stream Tidal to Mytek Brooklyn DAC ...
Howard - I am using the combo you mentioned (Bluesound Node 2 with Mytek Brooklyn DAC) and I am blown away by the sound.  Both companies have recently updated their firmware to allow 2 different Tidal MQA streaming options as well.  My wireless ac... 
Streaming Tidal - What hardware is out there beyond the Bluesound
+1 for both the Auralic Aries Mini and the Bluesound Node 2. I own both units.  I originally bought the Aries Mini for it's DSD capabilities.  Since I have now replaced my entire SONOS system with Bluesound, I now have a couple of Node 2's as well... 
What should I use for filling B&W FS700 speaker stands (for use with B&W 705s)?
I use a combination of three different material in my Dynaudio stand 6,s comprising of sand, lead shot and kitty litter in equal parts. tecknik - how do you mix these three materials?  Right in the stand or before you fill?  Thanks..... 
What should I use for filling B&W FS700 speaker stands (for use with B&W 705s)?
Thanks everyone for the ideas... 
Auralic Aries Mini vs Bluesound Node ll vs Sonos
Just thought I would respond to this thread as I now own both of these streaming devices.  I bought the Auralic Aries Mini first mainly for the DSD capabilities of the unit.  Also for the free year of Tidal Hi-Fi that was included in the deal.  ... 
How Do You Pronounce Thiel?
Mitch is RIGHT ON - this is no different than "meat", "mete" and "meet" - they are all EXACTLY the same word phonetically (look it up)!!! 
DAC suggestion
I received a Musical Fidelity V-DAC for Christmas and I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY with how much of a difference it made in my wireless music system! Detail and soundstage just opened up like magic - highly receommended... 
What about 7"45's anybody still listen to them?
You're KIDDING, right? ha ha ha 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
1) Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here2) Melody Gardot - Worrisome Heart3) Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery4) Holst - The Planets (Dutoit)5) Witches Brew - Various